1759 edition of Voltaire's "Candide" (François Marie Arouet de Voltaire, 1694-17780, no publisher, (a witty and devastating attack on philosophical and religious optimism, and is generally regarded as his most masterful composition. Published surreptitiously, no less than seventeen different printings and editions appeared in 1759), Emile Maylander fine gilt calf binding with marbleized end papers, 7 1/2" x 4 1/2"

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